Certainly a "depends on who you ask" question!
But, I built a block Designer, even though it cost me something short of $3,000 more, because I just felt that meant my house would be sturdier, therefore safer. Maybe the fact that I'd lived for close to 60 years in brick homes influenced my thinking.
I cannot relate any comparisons with "stick" homes with siding, even though several of my neighbors live in them. But, I am personally convinced that 1) block will be quieter, 2) block will be safer in high winds, and 3) block/stucco should need a little less maintenance.
Be aware that everybody's roof is wooden rafters, plywood, tar paper and shingles. Therefore, if a storm is srong enough to damage your roof, it'll probably do so without regard to your walls!
Under any circumstances, the most important decision, in my mind, is: do you like the neighborhood, the house/villa itself? If so, Buy. If not, look further! You can't hardly go wrong in TV!
SWR
